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I would be interested in this, I have been looking for one for a while to replace my scratched up pepsi bezel? I have already fitted a domed crystal and was thinking of upgrading the movement to an NH36. If I can do the bezel insert as well it will look really good
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Not a fan of the cut digits, why? makes no sense to me. Also I have been away from the watch world for a couple of years but Bronze?? I don't get the thing with bronze watches I love a good bronze statue but watches? again why?
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Thanks for all the feedback, given me some food for thought. Before I posted I was already thinking that sensible option is to wait.... then I started looking at the Christopher Ward website, some great looking watches on there:)
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I have around £900 to spend on a watch / watches. I have spent hours searching the internet looking for something suitable and think I am now more confused than when i started looking. The original plan was to carry on saving for a Tudor Black Bay but due to financial uncertainty this is going to take longer than I expected. I really like the Longines Hydroconquest but it does not fit my budget, unless I get the older model but part of the attraction is the ceramic bezel. I have a large wrist, currently wearing a Seiko 43mm and to me this is a good size although I do sometimes w
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Anyone Looking To Give Up Smoking?
Rob_Rs2000 replied to Steve's Dad's topic in Non-Watch Interests & Hobbies
Thank You. I read this, did some research, ordered a Tornado starter kit from TW, received it Friday Morning and have not had a old fashioned fag since. :big_boss: -
I am sure, from what I have seen, that the subject of refinish or not refinish has been done to death. What does strike me though is that while looking for info on refinished dials, I have not seen one that does not have obvious deviations from the original, different fonts, poorly aligned text, different sized markers etc.. Am I just seeing poorly done dials or is this the usual result?
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Thanks, that's one place I didn't think to look. Found loads of info on it now. Looks like it would be worth restoring, although it will take some doing. :think:
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Thanks, that's made my day I've been searching for an image of one the same and there it is :D. Any idea about age? Is that one yours or just a photo from t'internet?
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I have searched everywhere I can think of to find one the same, can find lots of similar smiths watches but not one like this. Was not sure if it was a Smiths at first but after cleaning the dial a little you can just make out the faded Smiths logo. Does that say "Deluxe" underneath? Also I'm starting to think that the hands have been painted at some point.
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Smiths 27Cs How Do I Remove The Winding Stem.
Rob_Rs2000 replied to Rob_Rs2000's topic in Watchmaking and Repairs
Thanks for the link, I had already had a read of that one. I also found a full photo rebuild of the same movement on another forum. I like the look of that gold one, but I don't have anything to trade and don't really want to spend much on fixing mine. The dial is also very worn and it currently stands me at a grand total of £1. -
Smiths 27Cs How Do I Remove The Winding Stem.
Rob_Rs2000 replied to Rob_Rs2000's topic in Watchmaking and Repairs
Thanks for the replies. Don't know how I did not spot that, I removed a screw from that point and thought no more of it. :icon18: . With your help I now have the stem removed easily. So at the point where the retaining screw for the ratchet bar goes there appears to be a screw snapped off blocking the thread. I spotted the balance spring issue as soon as I posted the photo, must get my eyes tested because I didn't see it with the naked eye. Right I'm off to do some research on balance springs, looks like this may be a bigger project than I first thought. -
I am trying to get this watch running again, I can see why it will not wind. I don't know the correct term for the part so i'll call it the "main spring ratchet" this has fallen off, I have the part but not the retaining screw for it. I have looked at other photos of this movement and am confident that I can put this right. What I can not figure out is how to withdraw the winding stem so that I can remove it from the case. Any ideas? Thanks Rob.
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Still wearing this.. It just feels really good, not bad for a bargain beater.
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Happy New Year!!!! Everyone, let's hope it's a good un (-:
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Yeah hoping it turns up, It's crap that these scumbags don't care about the sentimental attachment that some items have. Don't know if I will get much back of the insurance, if I do I will buy another watch and have it engraved in memory of my dad.